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Cake - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A cake is a sweet baked dessert made from ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. It is often layered, frosted, and served on special occasions like birthdays or weddings.

cake

/keɪk/ /keɪk/

Definition:

A sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, often layered or decorated.

Synonyms:

pastry, gateau, torte, confection

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

bread, salad

Common Collocations:

birthday cake, chocolate cake, slice of cake, bake a cake, frosting on the cake

Derivatives:

cakelike, caking

Usage Tips:

Use "cake" as a noun for the dessert or as a verb meaning to cover thickly (e.g., "mud caked his shoes").

Common Phrases:

piece of cake, take the cake, icing on the cake

Etymology:

Derived from Old Norse "kaka," meaning a small baked flour confection.

Examples:

  • 1. She baked a chocolate cake for the party.
  • 2. The children decorated the cake with colorful frosting.
  • 3. He accidentally dropped the cake on the floor.
  • 4. Her wedding cake had three tiers and fresh flowers.

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